Columbia Sportswear

Canadian sporting goods and outdoor retailers invested in stores, inventory and service during Q3 2026 as results varied sharply. SportChek, Sports Experts, MEC and Arc'teryx pursued different formats, while weaker results at lululemon and Columbia underlined the challenge of converting participation into spending.

Columbia Sportswear reported lower Canadian sales in the second quarter as wholesale orders softened and shipment timing affected results, while the company continues investing in footwear, digital channels and a broader brand repositioning strategy.

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